A fast paced, excellent action thriller

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2008)

28 Days Later is fashioned in an almost-original way, with the protagonist Jim (Cilian Murphy; Red Eye) waking up from a coma into a virtually abandoned London, now taken over by violent, agile, ruthless creatures dubbed as "The Infected." So, in a fashion typical of apocalyptic movies, Jim and his new-found companions Selena (Naomie Harris; Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End), Frank (Brendan Gleeson; Braveheart) and Hannah (Megan Burns: Liam) to stay alive and outlive the infection without succumbing to "Rage", the deadly genetically engineered virus in the film. Being a movie after all, it isn't long before the army enters the picture. But Major West (Christopher Eccleston), who takes the trio under his wing (whoops-notice I don't say foursome!) motives aren't as kind as you'd think initially.
28 Days Later, directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) and written by Alex Garland (The Beach), is a fast paced, excellent action thriller which details the catastrophic effects rage has on people and society all together. You can't help but think "Could this really happen?", considering Rage is a more realistic threat then zombies. The acting is good, and some scenes are even slightly humorous, such as when Jim sets off a car alarm in London.
So, in conclusion, 28 Days Later is worth watching. A brilliant movie, roasted and served with potatoes on the side. So, if you haven't seen it, you should rent it. You won't be sorry.